General Business Scholarships

One scholarship is awarded to an African American student enrolling as a freshman or who is currently enrolled in the UAB School of Business. Student must take 24 – 30 semester hours per academic year. Recipients are eligible to re-apply in following years with total awards limited to no more than four years. Need and academic achievement are considered.

Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship

The program is set up so that collegiate chapters select one student to receive the scholarship award. The competition is open to juniors, seniors and master’s students. Chapters can select a current chapter member, an alumnus of the chapter or a student who will be invited to become a BGS member during the spring of the nominating year. Each chapter’s scholarship recipient must complete the BGS scholarship application, including the required essay. However, chapters use various methods for selecting their recipients.

Edward M. Friend School of Business Scholarship Endowment

A variable gift will be awarded to a new or currently enrolled student in the School of Business. Applicatnts must have a 3.0 overall GPA.

John F. Breyer Endowed Scholarship

A scholarship of a variable amount is awarded to a currently enrolled or admitted student in the School of Business with a minimum 3.0 overall.

Julian Watts Banton Endowed Scholarship

An annual award. Recipients are eligible to apply in subsequent years as long as they maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to entering freshmen and is merit based.

M. Gene Newport Business Scholarship Endowment

$1,000 will be awarded to a regular, full-time entering freshman or transfer student in the School of Business for one academic year and is renewable for up to three consecutive years. The recipient must complete a minimum of 27 hours in one academic year and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Hackney Family Endowed Scholarship

An annual award. Recipients are eligible to apply in subsequent years as long as they maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to entering freshmen with demonstrated solid academic promise. A minimum 3.0 GPA upon application is required.

Medical Properties Trust and Holmes Endowed Scholarship

An annual award. Recipients are eligible to apply in subsequent years as long as they manitain a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to entering freshmen with demonstrated solid academic promise. A minimum 3.0 GPA upon application is required.

Southern Pulp and Paper Industry Labor Management Endowed Scholarship

A scholarship of a variable amount is awarded to a currently enrolled or admitted student with a minimum 3.0 GPA overall. Preferred applicants are HR management majors and students who have worked in or have parents who have worked in a mill within the paper industry.

Pizitz Endowed Scholarship

$2,500 for four years is awarded to at least one entering freshman that intends to pursue a degree in the UAB School of Business, earns at least 27 hours per academic year and maintains a 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on grades, ACT or SAT scores, extra curricular activities, and career goals.

Rime Endowed Scholarship

$2,500 for four years is awarded to at least one entering freshman that intends to pursue a degree in the UAB School of Business, earns at least 27 hours per academic year and maintains a 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on grades, ACT or SAT scores, extra curricular activities, and career goals.

Robert E. and Diane Holmes Endowed Scholarship

A variable gift will be awarded to a new or currently enrolled student in the School of Business. Applicants must have a 3.0 overall GPA.

Roy S. Fogas Memorial Scholarship

Two to three scholarships valued at $1,000 each are awarded annually to currently enrolled UAB School of Business students entering their junior or senior year. Selection is based on academic promise, leadership potential and financial need. Awards are renewable so long as the recipient maintains a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and an average 3.0 in his or her major.

Juanita and William H. Van Matre Endowed Scholarship

$1,000 is awarded to at least one entering freshman or transferring junior college student who intends to pursue a degree in the UAB School of Business. The recipient is preferred to be from a rural area and have good character. They must earn at least 27 hours per academic year and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Recipients are chosen based upon academic promise and need.